Atty. Janet M Ahern

Atty. Janet M Ahern

Janet M Ahern is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, divorce mediation and 3 other areas of law. Janet received a B.S. degree from Newcomb College, Tulane University of Louisiana in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Janet M Ahern at a glance

Janet M Ahern is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practforg at Janet M. Ahern. They haand 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1989), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1992). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Newcomb College, Tulane University of Louisiana (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of President, 2002, New Orleans, Jefferson, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Family Mediation Council. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Janet M Ahern is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, divorce mediation and 3 other areas of law
  • Janet received a B.S. degree from Newcomb College, Tulane University of Louisiana in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Janet practices at Janet M. Ahern in New Orleans, LA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practforg law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Janet M Ahern's law office located?
Janet M Ahern's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Janet M. Ahern. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Janet M Ahern practiced law?
Janet M Ahern has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Janet M Ahern go to law school?
Janet M Ahern earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
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Janet M Ahern's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1986
B.S.
Newcomb College, Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1992

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